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Lecture 7: Contraception Flashcards

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How common are unintended pregnancies?

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45%

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What is the main cause of 40% of unwanted pregnancies?

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Not using birth control

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Top 3 reasons for not using contraception

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  1. They dont care if they get pregnant
  2. Worried about the side effects
  3. Did not think they’d get pregnant
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What is the general consensus regarding contraceptives in adolescents?

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Give it to them!

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What other disorders may use contraceptives as a form of tx? (3)

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  1. Endometriosis
  2. PCOS
  3. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
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What are the 4 most effective contraceptive methods?

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  • Implant (F)
  • Vasectomy (M)
  • Tubal occlusion (F)
  • IUD (F)
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What methods are considered the worse for contraception?

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  • Coitus interruptus (pull-out method)
  • Postcoital douche
  • Periodic abstinence
  • Lactational amenorrhea

Not using any birth control products

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When is it appropriate to restart contraceptives after delivery?

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3 months after

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What is the most effective determinant of periodic abstinence?

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Serum LH peak

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What is the MC method of periodic abstinence?

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Calendar method

It is also the least reliable

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What is the billings method/cervical mucus method for periodic abstinence?

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  • Checking ovulation by checking cervical mucus
  • Thin/watery = right before ovulation
  • Thicker = rest of cycle

Thin/watery = you are about to ovulate

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What is the likely most effective method for periodic abstinence?

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Symptothermal: Cervical mucus + temperature

thick mucus + 3rd day after elevated temp should be safe?

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How does temperature vary in ovulation?

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  • Drops slightly 24-36 hrs before ovulation
  • 3rd day after onset of elevated temp = fertile period over
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What is in COC (combination oral contraceptives)?

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  1. Estrogen: ethanyl estradiol (MC), mestranol, 17b-estradiol, or estradiol valerate
  2. Progestin: norethindrone, levonorgestrel, desogestrel, norgestimate, drosperinone
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Which progestin ingredient is a spironolactone analogue?

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Drosperinone, which is less androgenic but higher VTE risk.

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What is the cycle of COCs?

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  • 21 days of active hormones
  • 7 days of placebo

Newer is 24-4

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What should patients expect after stopping active COCs?

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Withdrawal bleed 2-5 days after

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What are the 3 ways of beginning the administration of COCs?

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  • Ideal: first day of menstrual cycle
  • Traditional: first sunday following menses
  • Quickstart: day you get it
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When is missing a pill concerning/emergency?

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Any missed pill + coitus in past 5 days

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What is the MOA of COCs?

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Suppression of ovulation

Alters consistency of mucus
Makes endometrium less receptive to implantation

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What is the MC drug class that interacts with COCs?

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Anticonvulsants

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What are the benefits of using COCs? (8)

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  1. Reduced ovarian cx
  2. Reduced endometrial cx
  3. Improved bone mass
  4. Decreased progression of RA
  5. Improves acne
  6. Lower risk of ectopic + PID
  7. Decreased risk of benign fibrocystic breast dz
  8. Improvement in dysmenorrhea and premenstrual s/s
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What are the major SEs of COCs? (6)

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  • VTE
  • MI
  • Stroke
  • Liver dz
  • Cervical dysplasia/cancer
  • Breast cancer (controversial)

clotsx3, liver + cervix

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CIs to COCs (8)

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  • Pregnant
  • Undxd vaginal bleeding
  • Migraine w/ aura
  • Prior hx of VTE/MI/Stroke
  • Increased risk for CV issues (SLE, DM, HTN uncontrolled)
  • Smoking over 35
  • Current/hx of breast cx
  • Active liver dz

Bottom 5 are all things it enhances

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What should we keep in mind regarding POCs (progestin-only contraceptives)?
Does not suppress ovulation | Estrogen suppresses ovulation by inhibiting FSH
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Why would someone take POCs?
* No estrogen effects * No special sequence for pill-taking
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Cons of using POCs? (3)
* Must take at **same time daily** * Higher rates of **irregular bleeding** * **Higher overall pregnancy** rate
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CIs to POCs (5)?
* Unexplained uterine bleeding * **Breast cx** * **Hepatic neoplasms** * Pregnancy * **Active liver dz** | Primarily liver issues
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What are the 3 methods for **emergency contraception**?
* Yuzpe method * Levonorgestrel * Copper IUD | After you have unprotected sex or misused contraceptive
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Describe the Yuzpe method, including dosages and dosing
* COCs containing **levonorgestrel** * 100mcg ethinyl estradiol + 500-600mcg levono * 2 doses, 12 hrs apart * **1st dose must be taken within 72 hrs of sex**
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Main SEs of Yuzpe method (2)
**N/V**, recommended to premedicate.
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Describe levonorgestrel/Plan B/Aftera, including dosages and dosing
* Single dose of 1500mcg of levono or 2 12hrs apart * **Take within 72hrs** * Prevents LH surge | **Single dose**or double if you want ## Footnote Yuzpe is double
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Describe Ulipristal/Ella, including dosages and dosing
* Single dose of 30mg * **Within 72 hrs of sex** * **Prevents LH surge**/may delay ovulation post LH surge | Single dose, similar to levono/plan B ## Footnote Yuzpe is the only 2 pill emergency
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When does a copper IUD need to be inserted to be used as emergency contraception?
5-7 days from the time of sex
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When does a levono IUD for emergency contraception need to be implanted relative to last time of intercourse?
5 days from the time of sex
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Why are IUDs preferred for emergency contraception? (3)
1. Better efficacy 2. No drop in efficacy if BMI increases 3. Left in place
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When are vaginal rings worn? | Nuvaring/Eluryng/annovera
* 3 weeks a month * Designed to be left in place * Can be disposable or reusable
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How often are transdermal patches applied for birth control?
New patch Q weekly for 3 weeks | Same schedule as vaginal ring
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If a contraceptive patch becomes detached, how long do you have to apply it back?
< 24 hrs | Otherwise, use a backup method for 1 week and then new patch.
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Compared to COCs, what SEs are transdermal patches more likely to have?
* Breast symptoms * Dysmenorrhea * **Higher failure rate if obese**
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How often is a Depo Shot given?
Progesterone shot IM **Q 3 mo**
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Major SE of Depo Shots?
Decreased bone density
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What is contained within the nexplanon implant?
Progesterone
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How long does nexplanon work?
approved for 3 yrs | May work up to 5 ## Footnote Small rod, small time
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MC SEs of nexplanon (3)
* Irregular menses * Wt gain * HA
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How long is a copper IUD good for?
10 years
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CIs to Copper IUD (5)
* Intrauterine contents: Pregnancy/displaced uterus * Infections * Uterine/cervical cx (known or suspected) * **Wilsons** * Allergy
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How long does a levono IUD last?
8 years | Mirena
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How does usage of a levono IUD work initially? | Mirena
* **First causes irregular menses for 3-4 months** * Decreases menorrhea after * Then improves
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How long do kyleena and skyla, the lower dosage levono IUDs, last?
* Kyleena: only up to 5 yrs * SKYla: only up to 3 yrs | Kyleen is sky's big sister
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What are the 2 main benefits of Mirena over Kyleena and Skyla?
* Longer lasting (up to 8y) * Can also be used to **treat heavy menses or dysmenorrhea** | Mirena is kyleen's older sister
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CIs to progesterone IUDs
* Intrauterine contents * Infections * Cancer (uterine/cervical/breast) * Acute liver dz * HSR * **Prior ectopic**
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How do you check if an IUD is still in place?
Check if the string is still hanging out
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What is the primary ingredient of most spermicides?
Nonoxynol-9 (destroyer of sperm): much cheaper
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What is the alternative, more expensive option to nonoxyl-9 for spermicide?
Phexxi, which is **acid based** and lowers vaginal pH. | Also makes a physical barrier ## Footnote PHexxi = affects pH
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Patient education regarding using spermicides (5)
* Place **right before sex: lasts 1 hr** * Avoid douching for 6 hrs after * They suck * **DO NOT PROTECT AGAINST STDs** * Can cause local inflammation
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What is a contraceptive sponge?
Sponge impregnated with nonoxyl-9 | Leave in for 6 hrs after, but you can place it 24 hrs prior ## Footnote For if you're not sure if you're doin it
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What are condoms generally made of?
Latex
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Which condom material is permeable?
Lamb's cecum
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What might an internal/female condom might be useful for?
**Reducing risk of HIV**
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What are the components of a diaphragm + spermicide?
* Physical barrier * Spermicide on **cervical side**
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What are the issues with a diaphragm + spermicide setup? (2)
* Need spermicide to work * Need to fit them | 6 hours prior, 6-24 after
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What is a cervical cap?
* Literally a cup for your cervix * Can put spermicide in it * Gotta check after sex everytime
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What is the MC method of contraception worldwide for women?
Sterilization
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Who legally cannot get **permanent contraception**?
* **Pts < 21** (for most states) * Mentally incompetent
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4 methods for female tubal sterilization
1. Electrocoagulation (low failure, high complication) 2. **Mechanical tubal occlusion (favorable long-term BUT NO LONGER DONE IN THE US!!!!!!!)** 3. Ligation of tube with suture material 4. Salpingectomy (complete removal, estimated high efficacy)
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Which female tubal sterilization technique is most associated with **ectopic pregnancy**?
Electrocoagulation | The one with high complication rate
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Why do we not use chemical tubal occlusion?
Carcinogenesis and toxigenesis
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Why is male sterilization preferable?
* Easier to reverse * Much lower failure rates and postop complications
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Safest and most effective method for abortion?
Suction curettage | **12 wks or less gestation**
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What are the 4 combinations used for medical abortion? MC and effective among them?
1. **Mifepristone (mifeprex) + Misoprostol (Cytotec): MC and effective** (mi & mi) 2. Methotrexate + misoprostol 3. Misoprostol alone 4. Oral anti-progestin followed by misoprostol 48h after | Primarily used in **1st trimester**, **< 49d from FDLMP** ## Footnote Cytotec is in ALL 4 METHODS
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After the **1st trimester**, what are some of the abortion methods? (3)
1. Intra-amniotic instillation (**replacement of amniotic fluid** with hypertonic saline) 2. **Dilation and evacuation (MC)**: modified suction curettage 3. Hysterectomy/hysterotomy (cervical stenosis)
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When is menstrual regulation used primarily?
Lack of access to pregnancy tests
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What is the MOA of cytotec/misoprostol?
Synthetic PGE1 | Causing contractions and ripening
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When are we concerned about long-term for abortion sequelae?
**2 or more procedures (increased risk of mid-trimester loss)**
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After abortion, how long should intra-vaginal products be avoided?
**2 weeks** | Including sex

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